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Wall Street Journal • Cristina Gallardo

Rheinmetall and Destinus to form JV for advanced European cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery

Rheinmetall and Destinus have agreed to establish a joint venture during the second half of the year to supply advanced missile systems for Europe/NATO. The JV will focus on advanced cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery—expanding European-backed options for strike and massed fires.

2026-04-13T01:24:54.137043-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

UK MoD orders Skyhammer counter-drone missiles to guard against Iranian Shahed threat

By FlightGlobal: Cambridge Aerospace is to start deliveries of its Skyhammer counter-drone interceptor within weeks, under a contract announced by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Also: Aerospace Testing Intnl
2026-04-13T02:39:28.009036-07:00
MRO   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

India to get depot for F404-IN20 engine

By FlightGlobal: India is to develop a local depot for the GE Aerospace F404-IN20 engine that powers the Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), as engine delivery delays continue to cloud the programme.

Also: India Defense News and 5 more
2026-04-13T00:23:16.850644-07:00
Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Su-57 stealth fighter plant catches fire in Russia’s Far East, reports say

By Air Data News: A fire reportedly broke out at a key Russian aircraft factory responsible for producing the Su-57 stealth fighter, according to videos and claims circulating on social media and cited by open-source intelligence analysts.

2026-04-12T10:45:42.671464-07:00